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Hi, is anyone good with symbolism? My grandfather brought this dagger with him from Egypt on his way home from WWII. I think that it's either Turkish or Persian but I'm not sure. Any ideas?
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The reverse side has what appears to be a lion hunting a doe
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I believe it is made out of brass and has a bone handle.
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>>2201286
If its actually from that time period I doubt its tourist shit. A lot of these are carried around on a sash traditionally as part of attire. Most people would never use it .
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>>2201286
It's tourist garbage.
It's OLD tourist garbage, but that doesn't mean it's valuable or noteworthy.
It is a family memory, though, and that's what makes it important.
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>>2201339
definitely crafted to sell to tourists.
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>>2201286
Looks like a Sihk's kirpan, but with some Persian/Iranian influence.
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Looks like Khanjar to me.
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>>2201286
Egyptian tourist garbage ca. early to mid 20th century.
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